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Mamata Accuses BJP of Using 'Fake Voters' to Win Polls, Warns of Stir

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of adding fake voters from other states to the electoral rolls with the alleged backing of the Election Commission (EC), claiming that the party had used similar tactics to secure victories in the Delhi and Maharashtra assembly elections.

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February 28, 2025
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Govt faces heat over 1.18L undelivered bicycles

THE Gujarat government has admitted in the Assembly that 1,18,071 bicycles meant for students from socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC) and Scheduled Castes (SC) under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana remained undelivered as of 31/12/24.

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February 28, 2025
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Beleaguered BFI gets World Boxing's support

EVEN as Boxing Federation of India (BFI president Ajay Singh) is taking legal action against Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) decision to form an ad hoc committee, the World Boxing (WB), without elaborating much at this moment, said that they stand by the federation.

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February 28, 2025
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Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod

WITH the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 expected to be introduced in the second leg of the Budget Session on March 10, Parliament may witness fierce resistance from the Opposition parties determined to block the Bill.

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February 28, 2025
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ISL: Win boosts Goa's chance of direct S/F berth

CARL McHugh scored the only goal of the match as FC Goa beat Punjab FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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Govt to launch 1st tranche of mineral block licence bid

THE government will launch the first tranche auction of exploration licence for blocks in March 2025, said Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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Cong vows to resolve internal rift amid ally pressure

Satheesan, Sudhakaran tell leaders not to worry as they already reached a consensus

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February 28, 2025
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In jolt to ceasefire talks, Israel not pulling out of Gaza

ISRAEL will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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Police use drones to hunt for Pune bus rape accused

THE Pune Police on Thursday announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for information leading to Dattatray Gade, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman inside a bus in Swargate.

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February 28, 2025
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A month after UCC rollout, Uttarakhand records only seven live-in registrations

UTTARAKHAND, the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, has been experiencing a tepid response in live-in relationship registrations since its enactment a month ago.

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February 28, 2025
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Buch's Sebi Tenure Has More Hits Than Misses

Tenure marked by focus on enhancing market integrity, investor protection, regulatory efficiency, extensive use of tech

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February 28, 2025
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Gold Card to Ease Hiring of Indians: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said American companies can now hire Indian graduates from US universities under the newly proposed 'gold card' citizenship initiative.

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February 28, 2025
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UltraTech's cables, wires entry sparks market turmoil

The entry of UltraTech, the flagship cement company of the Aditya Birla Group, into the cables and wires (C&W) business has triggered a sharp decline in the shares of existing players in the market.

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February 28, 2025
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Most employees in IT roles unhappy with their salaries

AT least 47% of employees are unhappy with their current salaries in India as they cite low increments and unfulfilled expectations, and 77% of professionals anticipate significant salary growth in their industry.

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February 28, 2025
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Killing spree: Cops record Afan's arrest in grandma's murder

THE PANGODE police on Thursday recorded the arrest of A R Afan, who went on a killing spree on Monday, in connection with one of the murders that took place in their limits.

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February 28, 2025
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India looks to bolster trade, defence ties with EU as delegation arrives

Amid the changing dimensions of US-Europe ties, India is looking to strengthen its trade and investment partnership with the European Union (EU) while emphasizing on development of bilateral technologies and defence cooperation.

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February 28, 2025
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Highs and Lows of CT 2025 So Far

As Champions Trophy draws closer to business end, a look at some of the hits and misses, upsets and more...

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February 28, 2025
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Maha student in ICU after accident, MEA steps in for US visa to family

THE External Affairs Ministry (MEA) has raised an urgent request with the US for a visa for the family of student Neelam Shinde from Maharashtra who is fighting for her life after a road accident in California, sources said.

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February 28, 2025
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Dues clearance fails to sway ASHA workers; stir to stay

ASHA workers have decided to continue their strike despite the government sanctioning honorarium dues for January on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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After SC go-ahead, Union Carbide waste disposal trial begins in MP

WITH the Supreme Court on Thursday refusing to interfere with the direction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court waste disposal from the Bhopal Gas Tragedy site, the process of conducting a three-phase trial run of the defunct Union Carbide plant's waste in Pithampur of western MP has begun.

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February 28, 2025
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NDA Leader Thanks Police for Arresting His Son in Drug Case

NDA vice-chairman and VSDP leader Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan, whose son Sivaji was arrested by the police in a drug case on Tuesday, said he will not justify his son's act and will help the authorities fight the menace.

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February 28, 2025
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US Tariffs on Mexico, Canada from March 4

Prospect of broader trade conflict should other nations levy retaliatory tariffs spooks markets and consumers

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February 28, 2025
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CPI leader and former MLA P Raju passes away

FORMER CPI Ernakulam district secretary and former MLA P Raju passed away on Thursday.

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February 28, 2025
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Ceasefire violations Pak's terror strategy for Valley

SECURITY experts have linked recent ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri to militancy incidents in Jammu region, terming it Pakistan's strategy to weaken India's security measures by prompting the Army to redeploy some of its forces from Kashmir to Jammu, thereby allowing militants to regain footholds in the Valley.

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February 28, 2025
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THE NEED TO GET AROUND OSTRACISM IN GOD'S NAME

HE fantastic success of the Kannada film Kantara, which literally means forest and is based on the bhoota of southern Karnataka, has brought greater global attention to Theyyams for its similarity.

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February 28, 2025
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IPO-bound Ather expands testing facility in B'luru

ELECTRIC two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has expanded its R&D (research and development) and testing capabilities at its product testing and validation centre, called The Juggernaut in Bengaluru.

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February 28, 2025
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Parents in favour of digital data protection rules

What The Draft Rules Envision Parents and guardians are empowered to ensure online safety for their children. Balance between innovation and regulation

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February 28, 2025
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Job well done? Kerala's workforce grew over 16% in 3 yrs, says survey

Unemployment among graduates & above sees drop: some question data's relevance

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February 28, 2025
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Ekta Ka Mahakumbh—Dawn of a new era for Viksit Bharat

'Gods and Goddesses, saints, women, children, youth, elderly—people from all walks of life came together. We witnessed the nation's awakened consciousness.'

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February 28, 2025
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Residents Intensify Protest Against Poultry Waste Treatment Plant

Kattippara Residents Demand Relocation of the Plant From the River Banks as Soon as Possible

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February 28, 2025